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JOALI BEING and JOALI Maldives celebrated global wellness day with local island events
In honour of
this year’s official theme - #DanceMagenta – movement was at the heart of the
experiences along with community - ‘celebrating the joy of connection’.
JOALI BEING
Redefining the meaning of wellbeing getaways, the
island is home to unique transformative spaces - including hydrotherapy,
movement and sound healing treatments - to nourish guests and give them a new
sense of ‘weightlessness’.
Global Wellness Day featured an exciting array of
events with transformation – and dance - at the heart of it.
• Dynamic
Run and Dance - In rhythm to traditional Boduberu drums and a live DJ where
guests could move to Chi-Flow on the sand
• JOALI
BEING’s state-of-the-art Discovery Sound Path took guests on a Movement
Meditation Journey through walking meditation whilst enveloped by the healing
vibrations of musical instruments
• The
Steps Aerobics Class offered a joyful blend of cardio and music
• Honouring
all aspects of wellbeing, a healthy cooking class with the resort’s top chefs
helped guests prepare nourishing, delicious dishes – from selecting the right
ingredients, to using intelligent cooking techniques in the dedicated Culinary
Learning Centre.
• Aquatic
Motion - fusing movement, live music and water in the main swimming pool
• For
those looking for a slower paced experience, Sunset Yoga at MOJO Beach was the
perfect alternative
• And
finally, guests danced the night away at Chakra Dance in the scenic Ocean Sala
At the core of JOALI BEING is modern science and
long-honoured traditions aimed at guiding guests on a journey of self-discovery
and renewal. A dedicated expert team of naturopaths, therapists and movement
experts aims to work with guests every step of the way to help set intentions,
nurture and co-create moments of ‘wonder and transcendence.’
The Four Pillars of JOALI BEING
includes:
• MIND:
Cultivate contentment and peace of mind through sound therapy and mind and body
practices
• SKIN:
Illuminate the skin with rejuvenating therapies that draw equally from timeless
rituals and the world’s most advanced research
• MIRCOBIOME:
Form a deeper understand of the connection between body, mind and nutrition
while building eating habits around the body’s circadian rhythm
• ENERGY:
Rebalance the nervous system and optimise energy flow through intelligent
movement practices and restorative therapies
JOALI Maldives
The ‘Island of Joy’ brought an exciting blend of
art, dance and learning to the mix with its programming this year, including:
• The
JOALI Community Challenge – bringing dance to the forefront, the event
encouraged guests to dance and run together
• At
the Spa Pavilion, Movement Meditation took place with JOALI’s expert
practitioner at the helm
• Aqua
Jogging - a great way to improve your cardiovascular fitness and running form —
was also on offer
• A
Detox Drinks Workshop gives guests top tips in making their own health
cleansing drinks
A Brand Rooted in Community
JOALI is committed to engaging with and
empowering local communities. Since its arrival in the Maldives, the luxury
lifestyle and hospitality brand has demonstrated this commitment in a variety
of meaningful ways. The team has partnered with Maldivian organisations to aid
the training of girls in local schools; provide hospitality internships for
aspiring candidates; and conduct virtual educational sessions for local
university students.
“The community aspect was crucial for us here at
JOALI because we truly believe in equality. We wanted to create a day where we
could bring people together – uniting guests from both islands plus visiting
other island communities- to focus on their wellbeing with the belief that: one
inspirational day really can change your whole perspective.
“We want to try and collaborate with as many
Maldivian island communities as possible and see how they have been inspired by
Global Wellness Day and how it has impacted their day-to-day lives” said Özgür
Cengiz, General Manager of JOALI BEING.
“Our hope is that our communities take learnings
from Wellness Day and they wake up every day and choose their joy.”
Özgür is also the official Ambassador of Global
Wellness Day for the Maldives. In special honour of Global
Wellness Day, Özgür Cengiz, talks to Belgin Aksoy
– founder of Global Wellness Day - on their dedicated podcast on her journey,
how she aims to change lives and communities through wellness plus her life-changing
7-step manifest.
JOALI has also made significant contributions to
local agencies. Generous funds have been donated to several organisations
working in the archipelago, including three Women’s Development Committees in
Raa Atoll, Women in Tech Maldives, Zero Waste Maldives, and the Olive Ridley
Project. Sustainability is also at the heart of the brand and both JOALI
Maldives and JOALI BEING are Silver Certified by EarthCheck, for our
initiatives towards creating a sustainable future.
For further details and booking, please visit
www.joali.com